Visiting Students

Visiting Students Overview

Welcome to the SIUE community. Please review the following information carefully for your next steps to complete your SIUE enrollment.

Next Steps Checklist

Apply and be admitted — Congratulations!

Your student ID (sometimes referred to as your Banner ID number) is important in assisting you as you enroll at SIUE. Also, don’t forget your password.Activate your e-ID

Activate your Student ID: 1. Access CougarNet; 2. Enter your Student ID number (the number that begins with 800 in your admission letter); 3. Enter your temporary PIN, which is your birth date, in the following format: MMDDYY; 4. You will be prompted to change your PIN; 5. Once you have changed your PIN, your student ID will be active.

Check your SIUE email account regularly. This is especially important as payment information and updates will be sent to your SIUE email.